Connecting to Place – Local Fauna, Flora and Sites

Key Questions

What is a key local Indigenous site, and what makes it a significant site?

What flora and fauna exist on the site?

What is their connection to the local Indigenous peoples both past and present?

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

explore the flora and fauna present on this local Indigenous site.

consider the significance of this site

consider the significance of this flora and fauna to the local Indigenous peoples

Curriculum Links

Years 3-4 Science

Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (VCSSU057)

Different living things have different life cycles and depend on each other and the environment to survive (VCSSU058)

Years 5-6 Science

Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (VCSSU074)

Key Local Knowledge Featured in this Unit

Reedy Swamp

This is a local wetland where students may be taken to conduct a field trip examining the forna and flaura. This can be organised through Parks Victoria. As the Unit Plan suggests, Park Victoria may also be able to recommend other relevant local sites.